Very grateful thanks, to the below mentioned people, are expressed by the Swedish Vallhund Club (inc) committee for their shared memories, detail, and input into this project. So, thank~you to; Maree Cooper, the Cartledges, Ian Gray, Rose Madsen, Bev Trowbridge and also to Sharon Donaldson. Other critical background information was obtained from the writings of Lesley Gray, Jacqui Bayliss' book 'A Study of The Swedish Vallhund', historical issues of the Swedish Vallhund Society (U.K) journals, newsletters and publications. The Swedish Vallhund Club recognise the generosity of contributors in the permission they have extended so that precious photos may be reproduced here. We are delighted to be able to present and preserve the history of the breed in New Zealand.